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"Pseudanthias pleurotaenia" also known as the squarespot anthias, pink square anthias, or squarespot fairy basslet is a Pseudanthias reef dwelling fish of the Pacific Ocean. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade and grows to a size of 20 cm in length. Males have bold coloration, with a pink squared spot on their side, while females are completely orange in color.

It is found around reefs at depths of 10 to 180 metres.

Its range extends from Indonesia in the.. more

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Oct 20, 2017. Captured Oct 16, 2017 11:51 in Jl. Silayukti, Padangbai, Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80871, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO1600
  • 18mm